Magica x Magica - Saddest shmup ever?
Re: Magica x Magica - Saddest shmup ever?
Amen.
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<S.Yagawa> I like the challenge of "doing the impossible" with older hardware, and pushing it as far as it can go.
<S.Yagawa> I like the challenge of "doing the impossible" with older hardware, and pushing it as far as it can go.
Re: Magica x Magica - Saddest shmup ever?
But hearing about all the terrible shmups makes me appreciate the good ones more.
Re: Magica x Magica - Saddest shmup ever?
Well, the saddest thing so far... It's not even a proper shmup.
I mean, it might be a borderliner. But still.
I mean, it might be a borderliner. But still.
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2. Short Words
3. Blind(ing) Fire
Re: Magica x Magica - Saddest shmup ever?
It's closest to Atomic Runner Chelnov, but obviously nowhere near as good.xxx1993 wrote:I thought it was a shmup...

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Chelnov's plight does bring one to tears. The default controls do, too.

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Re: Magica x Magica - Saddest shmup ever?
Thingken of Life - the shmup
Re: Magica x Magica - Saddest shmup ever?
Going out of the way to make a "sad game" above all other development priorities sounds like an awful idea. They should first focus on making a good game first and foremost and then add the "emotional depth" or whatever else they're going for.
Re: Magica x Magica - Saddest shmup ever?
Elixir is just in good need of Space Rage Invaders (For iOS and Android, free download), let's give him a break.